Ethical Delimas
Ethical Delimas
Ethical Issues
Christina
Elizabeth
Dave
Introducing...
What is ethical is not always right, and what is right is not always ethical. In a work environment, people will do just about anything to not only keep their jobs, but to go above and beyond the tasks at hand. Ethical Issues arise at the work place, when they are put to the test, the outcome is executed once the person has made a choice in which direction they will go. Whether it is being asked to do a job that is unfamiliar, or invited to a party with clients, when a favor is asked, or even thinking about helping yourself better in the position your in, ethical issues will arise. Without the proper training and work experience it can be hard to determine right from wrong when different situations are at hand and being compromised.
Case Number One
We are going to need to bring in the troops! This situation calls for some reinforcement. If the worker does not have the proper training and knowledge, then she might not perform her new duties to the best of her ability. Covering for someone else’s job duties is hard because the expectations as well as doing the job correctly is hard. When the unexpected occurs, and a coverage is needed in an area that may be foreign to another member of the staff can be difficult for fear of responsibilities and duties that are uncommon. Concerns that I have about this issue is the tasks at hand that the worker may need to accomplish. Not having the proper training and having the correct knowledge can and might do more harm than good. When the proper steps to a job aren’t taken, problems arise, no matter how willing someone is in wanting to help.
The ethical standards that are involved are the responsibilities to: the clients, community and society, colleagues, the profession, to employers and self. The clients are the main reason that work is not only available, but they are the ones that are receiving the care and services. The community and society...